Life In One Day

Episode #168: Life In One Day  (Song starts at: 3:20) I did a gig this week. On the spur of the moment, for my last song, I decided to play 'Life In One Day'. The gig was part of the Mornington Winter Music Festival, here on the Mornington Peninsula. I was playing on the street (It went really well. Met some nice people, enjoyed seeing the way music brings people together). My gig was rescheduled at the last moment. I did let my email list know, but sure enough a lady and her daughter happened to come by, on their way to see me perform, just as I was packing up. I felt really bad that they'd missed the gig and I tried to think of what I could do to make up for it. Then tonight I had the brainwave that I might have a go a recording what was the last song of the gig just for these people (well it’s for you as well) So that’s what you’ll hear on this episode. You’ll also hear the version from the podcast episode 'Old Hat In The Sun'. https://song-and-a-chat.blubrry.net/2021/10/11/527/ I composed the song completely in the moment- lyrics included, on the spur of the moment on that episode. I was writing a song for a younger myself. I was imagining I’d gone back in time to address this younger version of myself …and say: ‘Don’t try to live your life in one day, there’s plenty of time’. It was an emotional and dare I say, a healing thing to happen. I’m glad I happened to record the whole event. On this episode, I provide a commentary on where each part came from, what I was thinking, etc. I’ve also included some relevant audio snippets from earlier this week. About where a song comes from…feeling, etc. Which then leads on to how feelings can give you a story. There’s a lot of discussion going on at the moment about what effect AI ( artificial intelligence) will have on music. My initial question is:  why the heck are we teaching computers to compose? Shouldn’t this be a sort of almost sacred human experience: going within, communing with ‘all that is’, the muse - spirit, if you will. With this subject in mind, I demonstrate by composing a quick piece of music (like movie music), to underscore a scenario I suggest of a girl looking across a frozen lake on a cold winter's day. I’m wondering how AI would go with that sort of an assignment . So there’s a lot packed in one episode here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it. Here’s my blog where you can find the lyrics…and more music and art: Www.Petepascoe.bandcamp.com The song lyric itself is fairly self explanatory in the title. Almost a cliche, really - it’s been done. But this is my version, a twist on a classic theme. I’m glad the tape was rolling as I composed 'Life In One Day' - and I’m glad the tape has been rolling again here in my studio in Melbourne, tonight. Recording these episodes is such pleasure. Ok here we go. A song and some relaxed chat, yet again. Enjoy.

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Be entertained with a song and an extended chat, ranging from off the cuff banter/humour to life observations and song analysis. Welcome to Song and a Chat. This is the podcast where you'll have the pleasure of listening to a new song each week - plus, you'll get to step into the shoes of a songwriter : You'll hear about the background of the song, the inspiration, how/ why the song came into being.  After the song finishes, I'll go over the lyrics and finish each episode by looking at the song from a songwriting point of view. If you just want the song and no talk, the time where the song kicks in will be in the title of each episode. Hi, my name is Pete Pascoe. I am a performer and composer - I love lyrics and I love a melody. I play piano and sing. I have a number of albums to my name.  I have written over 800 songs. Of course, not all of these songs I written will make it onto an album. As a songwriter, the first step for a new song is ( or was ) to record a demo. Often you catch something unique in this demo - something that is often not replicated in the studio cut....a certain feeling.  If you're looking to be entertained, like listening to new songs and live recordings, I hope you'll enjoy what's on offer here. I have a stack of demos from which I'm sharing one on a weekly basis. Plus I relate anecdotes about my life as a piano man, from around the time each song was written. I treat each show as a mini intimate concert - with extended chat, which ranges from off the cuff banter/humour to life observations and analysis. The idea is : the song can be listened to for pleasure in its own right, or the listener may choose to also be entertained and informed by the story around the song.  I'm really enjoying recording these podcasts. Each week I look forward to getting behind the mic, setting aside my current musical and artistic projects and casting my mind back in time by focussing on a song I've composed. It's turning out to be a satisfying - and sometimes surprising - time of reflection and discovery for me.  The lyrics and the recordings take me straight back to when the song was written. Gain an insight into songwriting and listen to a series of snapshots of life of a songwriter / performer / artist.  It's a great way for me to archive a song and it's 'back story'. Music is to be shared. What point is there In having five songbooks and piles of demos gathering dust?  I welcome feedback - whether you're tuning in to enjoy music for music's sake, you enjoy finding out about the origins of songs, you're looking for tips on songwriting or perhaps you've got tips for me. Either way, I'll be learning plenty as I go along. Thanks for a having a read. Come on and join me for a listen.